Personal Development
a process in which a person reflects upon themselves, understands who they are, accepts what
they discover about themselves and learn (or unlearn) new sets of values, attitudes, behavior
and thinking skills to reach their fullest potential as human beings.
1. Reflects upon themselves
2. Understand who they are
3. Accept what they discover about themselves
4. Learn
5. Unlearn
6. Reach fullest potentials as human beings
4 C’s of Life
1. Change
2. Challenges
3. Choice
4. Chance
Human Development and Personal Development
Developmental Scientist identified the three aspects or domains of human development
(Papalia and Feldman, 2012)
1. Physical Development - covers the growth of the brain motor and sensory skills and
even physical health.
● Proper Nutrition
● Exercise
● Proper Rest or Sleep
2. Cognitive Development - covers our capacity to learn, to speak, to understand the
lesson and to create.
We can be educated in (3) Three ways
1. Informal - through experience
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2. Formal - through school
- Diploma
3. Non Formal - through trainings, seminar
- Certificates
3. Psychosocial Development - includes our social interactions with other people, our
emotions, attitudes, self - identity, personality, beliefs and values.
● Thru values and virtues.
● Values - beliefs, valuing.
● Virtues - always. Putting values into habitual actions.
● If you value honesty, you are always honest.
Three Factors Affecting/Influencing Human Development
1. Heredity - the inborn traits passed on by the generations of offsprings from both sides
of the biological parents families.
2. Environment - the world outside of ourselves and the experiences that result from
our contact and interaction with this external world.
● Biological
1. Physical Health: Good health, influenced by genetics and
nutrition (biological factors), is foundational for mental and
emotional well-being.
2. Cognitive Abilities: Brain development and function, influenced
by biological factors, impact learning, problem-solving, and
creativity.
3. Temperament: Inherited personality traits can shape how we
interact with the world and pursue personal growth.
● Social
1. Values and Beliefs: Our social environment shapes our
worldview, influencing our goals and aspirations.
2. Relationships: Interactions with family, friends, and peers
contribute to our emotional intelligence, communication skills, and
sense of belonging.
3. Opportunities: Access to education, employment, and resources
provided by society impacts our potential for growth.
4. Cultural Influences: Exposure to different cultures can broaden
perspectives and foster personal development.
● Physical
1. Access to Nature: Spending time in nature has been linked to
reduced stress, increased creativity, and improved mental health.
2. Living Conditions: Factors like housing, safety, and pollution can
impact physical and mental well-being, affecting personal growth.
3. Climate: Weather and seasonal changes can influence mood and
energy levels, impacting personal development.
3. Maturation - the natural progression of the brain and body that affects the cognitive
(thinking and intelligence), psychological (emotion, attitude, self identity) and social
relationships (dimensions of a person). The influence of physical maturation over a
person’s development is most pronounced during his or her childhood and
adolescence stage.
Psychology - the study of human thinking and behavior as a foundation of personal
development. The school of thought that gave birth to the contemporary understanding of
personal development started seeing the flourishing of humanistic and positive psychology
in the 1950s, which dealt with personal and meaning as a way of reaching one’s fullest
potentials.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Harold Maslow (April 1, 1908 - June 8, 1970) was a psychologist who studies
positive human qualities and the lives of exemplary people. In 1954, Maslow created the
Hierarchy of Human Needs and expressed his theories in this book, Motivation and Personality.
1. Physiological Needs
● Sleep
● Proper Nutrition
● Exercise
● Education
2. Safety
● Security of the body
● Employment
● Resources
● Morality
● Family
● Health
● Property
3. Love and Belonging
● Friendship
● Family
● Sexual Intimacy
4. Esteem
● Self-esteem
● Confidence
● Achievement
● Respect of others
● Respect by others
5. Self-Actualization
● Morality
● Creativity
● Spontaneity
● Problem Solving
● Lack of Prejudice
● Acceptance of Facts
Things before Sex
● Marriage
● Legal Age
● Consent
Needs of Humans
● Food
● Shelter
● Clothing
● Education
